The technical partnership between American tennis participant Coco Gauff and coach Brad Gilbert has come to an finish, however the US Open winner could have discovered a brand new coach: Nick Kyrgios!
With a humorous submit on his X account, the Australian tennis participant has provided to teach the younger American star, writing: “I might coach her!”
I’d coach her.
— Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) September 2, 2024
However who will actually be Gauff’s subsequent coach?
Coco definitely anticipated extra from the US Open, the place she was the defending champion. The American tennis participant went out within the spherical of 16: generally this 12 months she has not managed to win any Grand Slam match. Gauff, who has fallen to No. 6 within the WTA world rankings, has determined to half methods along with her coach of 14 months, simply weeks earlier than her triumph on the 2023 US Open within the ultimate over Aryna Sabalenka.
Gilbert, who has lengthy been coach of Andre Agassi, introduced the top of this collaboration in individual with a submit on X through which he didn’t fail to thank Coco for this journey that additionally led them to overcome a Slam.
“Thanks to Coco Gauff and the complete crew for a fully extraordinary run in the summertime of 2023 and for these 14 months of unimaginable teamwork. Coco, at solely 20 years previous, your future is extremely vibrant and I want you nothing however continued success. I can’t wait to start the following chapter of my teaching profession,” he wrote.
In reference to the submit of her now former coach, Coco wrote: “Thanks Brad, we’ve had an unimaginable journey and I want you one of the best for the longer term.”
Thanks 🙏 to @CocoGauff and the complete crew for a fully superb summer season run in 2023 and for 14 months of unimaginable crew effort. Coco, at simply 20 years younger, your future is extremely vibrant, and I want you nothing however continued success forward. I’m excited for the following…
— Brad Gilbert (@bgtennisnation) September 18, 2024
Thanks @bgtennisnation ! We had an unimaginable run and I want you all one of the best sooner or later! pic.twitter.com/5A2pzJjHUB
— Coco Gauff (@CocoGauff) September 18, 2024